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Nagaland launches initiative to boost HPV vaccination awareness
Kohima, Sep 17 (PTI) The Nagaland government on Thursday launched ‘Teeka Talk’, an initiative to strengthen awareness and informed engagement around HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention among adolescent girls, parents and communities.
The HPV vaccine prevents human papillomavirus infections that can lead to cervical and other cancers.
The initiative was launched by the state Health and Family Welfare Department in collaboration with non-profit organisation Girl Effect India, an official statement said.